I tried a less expensive version of a memory foam mattress and adjustable base set. But I was not always comfortable and I kept wondering about the Tempur-pedic set. Then one day, I just decided to just shut my eyes and go with Tempur. I figured, if anything, I can always return it. I have them now and this mattress and ergo base will stay with me for the rest of my life. It is soft to the touch but it doesn't make us sink into the mattresses. I am so comfortable in the mattress that I fall back to sleep right away after I wake up to use the bathroom. The only downside is that I wish the adjustable base came with USB charging bases but the sleep is fabulous!